“I want them to do their job,” said Trista Reynolds, Ayla’s mother. “I want closure. I want answers. I want to see arrests made. I want closure for Ayla. I want to bring Ayla home.”

Trista Reynolds and several dozen protesters said they stood outside the police station to remind police and the community that they will not forget Ayla.

“Ayla is my daughter,” Trista Reynolds said. “I am her mother and I am still fighting and this is showing that I am continuing to fight.”

The signs and pictures were a grim reminder of the toddler’s disappearance. Police suspect Ayla is dead.

The girl’s father, Justin DiPietro, told investigators he saw Ayla for the last time when he tucked her into bed. Her disappearance launched the state’s largest criminal investigation.

“We need justice for everyone involved,” said Conrad Armandi, a demonstrator. “We don’t want to jump to conclusions about what happened or who did what or who knows what until the real truth comes out.”

Family friend Ashley Pouliot said action needs to happen now, and it starts with police.

“They started the investigation,” Pouliot said. “They know a lot of crucial pieces and they didn’t give us a lot of answers, and the public deserves answers. Just as much as the family, we deserve answers, too, and we’re ready for justice, too.”

Trista Reynolds said the public’s support helps her get through difficult days.

“Most of my days, when I start to lose hope, I start to remember all these wonderful people who have never met Ayla or I, especially Ayla, and take all of their time to do things for her,” Reynolds said. “I think it’s absolutely amazing.”